Mercedes-Benz E 300 Operator's Manual page 116

Spare Wheel (E 55 AMG)
The spare wheel rim size is
8 J x 18 H 2 (same as front wheel).
Important!
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown
of a rear axle tire or wheel rim, you
may temporarily use an 8 J x 18 H 2
instead of the
9 J x 18 H 2 wheel rim on the rear
axle, when observing the following
restrictions:
• Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Drive to the nearest repair
facility to have the flat tire
repaired or replaced as
appropirate.
• Do not operate vehicle with
more than one spare wheel
mounted.
Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel
are different from those of road
wheels on the rear axle. As a result,
the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a mounted
spare wheel on the rear axle.
If the spare wheel is used on the rear
axle, it must only be used
temporarily, and replaced with a
regular road wheel as quickly as
possible.
For additional information, refer to
"Technical Data".
Warning!
The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jack
tubes built into either side of the
vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle
during a wheel change. Never get
beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands
and feet away from the area under the
lifted vehicle. Always firmly set
parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake
while the vehicle is raised. Be certain
that the jack is always vertical when
in use, especially on hills. Always try
to use the jack on level surface. Be
sure that the jack arm is fully
inserted in the jack tube. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working
under the vehicle.
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